




Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.


















































Part 2 of the final ever show. Larry is in hot water with Carol Burnet when he tells her she was the first person he chose to be on his final show. This doesn't appear to be the case as Ellen confirms. Bruno Kirby is bumped again. Clint Black sings goodbye to Larry.

Over Larry's strong protests, network executives force him to do a live commercial on the show for one of his sponsors.

Larry is annoyed that David Spade is booked on another show and Hank's fan club visits.

Larry battles his reluctance when real live spiders are scheduled for the show, and tries to find a sketch to do with guest Carol Burnett.

Larry goes on holiday and Dana Carvey takes over. Hank is not pleased.

A friend of Larry's temporarily replaces Artie as producer but schemes to make the job permanent.

Jeannie becomes very jealous and accuses Larry of flirting with a playful Mimi Rogers on the show.

It's contract negotiation time for Hank and he's going for a raise ... and a golf cart.

Larry feels out of touch when he's the last to know that his headwriter is having a torrid office affair.

An argument at home with Jeannie causes Larry to lose his concentration during the show that night.

Larry's little dinner at home with Arthur, initiated by Jeannie, escalates into a full-blown party and causes Larry to become extremely paranoid.

Worried about his ratings, Larry hires a focus group to help him tighten up the show.

Larry makes the tabloids when a woman claims he knocked her into a magazine rack and neglected to apologize.

Hank falls asleep during the show, which is just the last straw for a fed-up Larry.
Step behind the scenes of a late-night talk show with The Larry Sanders Show. This groundbreaking HBO comedy offers a cynical and hilarious look at the ego, insecurity, and power struggles that go on after the cameras stop rolling. Garry Shandling stars as Larry Sanders, the neurotic host, and the show features a brilliant ensemble cast as his staff, including the iconic Hank Kingsley. It's known for its realistic portrayal of the television industry and its sharp, character-driven humor. Many real-life celebrities appeared as guests, often playing exaggerated versions of themselves. The Larry Sanders Show is considered a highly influential comedy, paving the way for many shows that followed.